By MRMTeam on August 25, 2010
The money sections are looking ahead to future savings this week. Mail readers are told by Lauren Thompson to take advantage of deals now in anticipation of price hikes later, but warned about bad sales practices being used by energy companies. Similarly, Tricia Phillips warns pensioners in the Mirror to insulate their homes now before both price rises and reduced winter fuel allowances hit home. Harvey Jones for the Express considers the risks for those planning to retire to foreign countries where winter weather will just mean more sun, including hidden costs that may undermine a supposed cheaper cost of living.
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By Cat Ommanney on August 24, 2010
Openwork has launched a client-facing guide to its investment and pension funds as part of the network’s drive to help advisers increase consumer understanding of the investment sector and the factors that influence fund performance.
The guide, which will be updated quarterly, outlines to clients the performance of Openwork’s recommended pension and investment funds, and, in the first edition, provides an insight from Threadneedle – one of Openwork’s recommended fund managers – into current market trends and the latest asset allocation considerations.
The guide also explains the role of Openwork’s Investment Committee, which works closely with Old Broad Street Research (OBSR) to narrow down the full universe of investment funds into a range of recommended funds, selected on the basis on past performance, future performance expectations, charges, volatility and risk. Continue reading “Openwork launches client-facing guide to its recommended investment and pension funds”
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By Cat Ommanney on August 23, 2010
Following the release of A-level results last week, it’s unsurprising that this weekend’s money sections primarily focussed on student finances.
Amongst the excitement of confirming offers and trying to get through the merry-go-round of clearing, new undergraduates need to think about their new financial situation and how to avoid an astronomical debt after graduation. According to Mary Rose Fison, graduate debt frequently breaks the Ł20, 000 mark and so it’s vital to choose the right bank account. This doesn’t mean choosing the one which offers a free music player but one which has an interest-free overdraft. Moreover, it’s important to check out the interest rates when the balance is in the black AND the red.
The Sunday Express continued this train of thought encouraging students to get insurance. This is of particular importance given that the Home Office has published figures showing students are statistically one of the most likely groups to fall victim to crime.
Continue reading “Welcome to university life, may I introduce you to your debt…”
Posted in Communications | Tagged FT Weekend, Guardian, inflation, Loans, Sunday Express, Telegraph, The Independent
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